The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities
Essential insights for sustainable urban development and planning
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Jul '99
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This comprehensive collection explores sustainable urban development, making the Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities a vital resource for students and professionals alike.
The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable urban development from a global perspective. It serves as an essential introduction for students in various fields, including urban geography, planning, and environmental studies. The book is also a valuable resource for professionals engaged in the management and growth of urban areas, making it a vital addition to their libraries.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in literature addressing how urban development can effectively meet human needs while promoting ecological sustainability. This collection curates the most influential contributions from leading experts who explore the complex dynamics of sustainable cities and urban development. Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives that shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by cities worldwide.
With its international scope, the Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities not only highlights the pressing issues surrounding urban sustainability but also provides practical insights and solutions. The book encourages critical thinking and fosters a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between urban environments and sustainability. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in shaping the future of urban living.
'This reader will provide a genuinely world-wide perspective on the potential for sustainable cities.'
Urban Studies
'The comprehensive analysis successfully persuades the reader of the complex links between a myriad of social, economic and environmental factors, and the wider context of culture, politics and urban governance. This is achieved through harnessing the knowledge and experience of experts from both policy and academic fields, which themselves reflect the international focus of the book... The range, and depth of analysis, of the debates surrounding urban sustainable development in this reader make it an excellent and comprehensive introductory text.'
Local Environment
'...this reader will provide a genuinely world-wide perspective on the potential for sustainable cities... The author has succeeded in providing an affordable, substantive and up-to-date textbook that can be widely used to give a world perspective on sustainable urban development.'
Urban Studies
'The Reader is an impresive collection of papers on a potential, sustainable urban future. It attempts to cover all currently relevant issues and does so successfully... It is recommendable as an informative source of reference for professionals and researchers wanting to widen or supplement their knowledge on sustainable cities.'
Housing Studies
ISBN: 9781853836015
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 748g
490 pages